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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 29, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 30 July 29, 2024
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 and Airbus A321XLR were among the military and commercial aircraft showing off their flying prowess at the Farnborough International Airshow. The biennial event followed the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), also in the UK, and occurred in parallel with EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh. Lockheed Martin F-35B photo by Mark Wagner/Aviation-Images.

FARNBOROUGH 2024: DEFENSE

F-35 flying
article

F-35 Deliveries Resume, Though Cost Pressures Remain

Jul 25, 2024
The Pentagon is still limiting payments to Lockheed Martin amid upgrade struggles.
Two fighter jets flying over islands
article

GCAP Fighter Efforts Progress Despite Looming Defense Review

Jul 26, 2024
Despite the upcoming UK defense review, Global Combat Air Program industrial partners have been encouraged by ministerial interest in the project at Farnborough.
Excalibur 757 flight test aircraft
article

Boeing 757 Trials Platform Will Put GCAP Technology In The Sky

Jul 26, 2024
In addition to work on the Global Combat Air Program, a Boeing 757 flight-test aircraft, called Excalibur, is being adapted to trial new technology elements.
podcast

Podcast: Farnborough Fizzle

Jul 25, 2024
At Farnborough Airshow 2024, an absence of new aircraft orders spoke volumes. Listen in as Aviation Week's team analyze the week, breaking down the deals that did take place and sharing the buzz from airlines, suppliers and manufacturers.
podcast

Podcast: Future Of Air Combat In Focus At Farnborough

Jul 26, 2024
Listen in as Aviation Week defense editors discuss their highlights from Farnborough Airshow, sharing their thoughts on GCAP, CCAs, FLRAA, tankers and more.

FIRST TAKE

Missile concept
article

First Take, July 29, 2024

Jul 26, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

FARNBOROUGH 2024: SUPPLY CHAIN

Airbus A321XLR on runway
article

Commercial Aviation Suppliers Warn Of Insufficient Production Capacity

Jul 26, 2024
Suppliers no longer trust Airbus and Boeing production forecasts and believe ramp-ups could be significantly delayed.

FARNBOROUGH 2024: COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boom’s Overture flight deck
article

Speedy Development Is Key To Boom Supersonic Engine Plan

Jul 25, 2024
The company has unveiled detailed flight deck and engine program plans as it faces a challenging development schedule.
Embraer 195-E-2
article

Embraer Introduces Automatic Takeoff Function On E2 Family Aircraft

Jul 24, 2024
The airframer has upgraded its E2 family further, enhancing their range with lower fuel burn and automatic takeoffs.

DEFENSE

XQ-67A in flight
article

Debate Erupts Over USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft Viability

Jul 25, 2024
Defense officials are divided about the U.S. Air Force’s plan for Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Iron Dome rocket interceptions over Ashdod, Israel
article

Europe Wrestles With Region-Wide Missile Defense Needs

Jul 26, 2024
Europe is embracing integrated air and missile defenses, but can it afford it?
Concept art of modified autonomous Leonardo AW139
article

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Contracts For Autonomous Resupply Rotorcraft

Jul 24, 2024
Seven years after a pivotal demonstration, the service takes a key step toward fielding autonomous resupply rotorcraft.

SPACE

Falcon 9 upper stage leaking liquid oxygen on July 11 return landing
article

SpaceX Sets Stage To Resume Falcon 9 Flights

Jul 25, 2024
Falcon 9 success streak ends after 325 consecutive flights.
Assembly of NASA’s VIPER spacecraft
article

NASA Cancels VIPER Lunar Rover, Citing Schedule And Cost Issues

Jul 23, 2024
The 100-day mission was designed to hunt for water ice near the lunar south pole.

PROPULSION

Trent XWB engine
article

Rolls-Royce Rolls Out Trent Engine Upgrades

Jul 19, 2024
Customer complaints and a desire to boost performance are driving a series of enhancements into the widebody engine family.
Four Sikorsky aircraft models on display
article

Sikorsky’s Future Family Plans Take Shape Around Electrification

Jul 22, 2024
From uncrewed vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to heavy-lift tiltwings, Sikorsky’s family of systems shares common components.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aerial view of Volaris aircraft on runway
article

U.S. Budget Carriers Consider Complexity As Latin ULCCs Plot Growth

Jul 23, 2024
The low-cost model remains promising in Latin America, but U.S. budget carriers continue to struggle.

EAA AIRVENTURE 2024

Crowd at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in front of Boeing B-52H
article

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Celebrates History, Safety And Innovation

Jul 26, 2024
EAA AirVenture ’24 was filled with aircraft debuts, technology advancements, flying and commemorating milestones.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Beta Alia CTOL
article

Aviation Week Doubles eVTOL Forecast To 2,000 Deliveries By 2030

Jul 26, 2024
The new advanced air mobility forecast from Aviation Week is the first major industry outlook in over a year.

TECHNOLOGY

Heat exchanger for hydrogen engines
article

The Week In Technology, July 22-26, 2024

Jul 22, 2024
Heat exchanger for hydrogen engines; conformal LH2 tank; fuel system for LH2; and fuel-cell powertrain tested.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Boeing fuselage in factory
article

Boeing Is The Biggest Problem For The Supply Chain, Survey Finds

Jul 22, 2024
If Boeing were a Taylor Swift song, it would be “Anti-Hero.” It’s me, hi, I’m the OEM, the problem is me.
four Aviation Week & Space Technology covers from the archive
article

Commentary: There Is Nothing New In Aerospace

Jul 24, 2024
Many “emerging” technologies were thought of and first tried long ago.
concept image of the rq-180 flying above clouds
article

The Debrief: Federal Charges Revive 'RQ-180' Claims By Ex-USAF Engineer

Jul 08, 2024
An ex-U.S. Air Force civilian employee allegedly transmitted classified information about the vulnerabilities of Air Force aircraft to unauthorized people between November 2020 and March 2021.
explosives test in desert
article

Opinion: The U.S. Needs A New Push In Energetic Materials

Jul 22, 2024
The time has come for the U.S. to spark a revolution in the manufacturing of solid propellants and explosives, argues Mark Lewis.

DEPARTMENTS

Aircraft taking off
article

Letters From Our Readers, July 29, 2024

Jul 26, 2024
Readers write about curbing air travel, airborne lasers, the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 757 and Mars exploration. Plus: Behind the Scenes at Farnborough and Oshkosh.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, July 29, 2024

Jul 26, 2024
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aviation Week Events, July 26, 2024

Jul 26, 2024
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.